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dirtydog · 14-05-09, 02:51 PM

We're looking at getting a new tv soon, most likely an LCD one but what I want to know is what's the difference between "HD Ready" and "Full HD"?

14-05-09, 02:52 PM

if your playing games consoles on it go for a full 1080p one with a high resoloution.

dirtydog · 14-05-09, 02:55 PM

Will have the Wii connected up to it

Luckypants · 14-05-09, 02:56 PM

It seems to be whether the TV can support 1080p HD (Full HD) or 1080i/720p (HD ready). Full HD is better but more expensive and you can only tell the difference with a good Blu-Ray player in my experience. Sky HD is only 720p / 1080i for instance.

14-05-09, 02:56 PM

thats not so important then as the wii will only display up to 720p i think if memory serves me.

14-05-09, 02:58 PM

does exaclty what it says on the tin.
HD ready is ready for the HD system (so you'd need HD sky or Blueray player to benifit from the HD aspect.
Full HD means that the TV already has all the gizmo's built into it so in theory when the tv networks transfer to digital rather than anologue you'll be capable to recive HD transmissions thus better all round.

But if your prob gonna buy another TV in the next 3 years then I wouldnt worry about it. HD ready is fine. but make sure you go for the 1080dp tv's some have other ratings and these can be so poor there is no difference between a normal TV and a flat screen.

What size Tv are you hoping for? size and useage could mean you'd be better off with an LCD or you may be better with a Plasma.

dirtydog · 14-05-09, 02:58 PM

Also may want to connect the laptop up to watch movies

14-05-09, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtydog

Also may want to connect the laptop up to watch movies

you'll want a high res then most tv's now are 1366x 1200 i think and they dont cut it i have a 19 hd with a very high res and it display's far better than bigger more expensive tv's also got a toshiba 32 which is a good tv.

dirtydog · 14-05-09, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

does exaclty what it says on the tin.
HD ready is ready for the HD system (so you'd need HD sky or Blueray player to benifit from the HD aspect.
Full HD means that the TV already has all the gizmo's built into it so in theory when the tv networks transfer to digital rather than anologue you'll be capable to recive HD transmissions thus better all round.

But if your prob gonna buy another TV in the next 3 years then I wouldnt worry about it. HD ready is fine. but make sure you go for the 1080dp tv's some have other ratings and these can be so poor there is no difference between a normal TV and a flat screen.

What size Tv are you hoping for? size and useage could mean you'd be better off with an LCD or you may be better with a Plasma.

Looking at around 40 inch, unlikely to be buying another tv within 3 years, usage well we've got 4 kids so plenty of usage

14-05-09, 03:03 PM

Check that it has the HDMI ports on it as i nearly purchased one the other day saying its HD ready but no ports allowing you to plug anything in! Gimmick!

14-05-09, 02:51 PM	#1
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Televisions We're looking at getting a new tv soon, most likely an LCD one but what I want to know is what's the difference between "HD Ready" and "Full HD"? __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

14-05-09, 02:52 PM	#2
zsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Televisions if your playing games consoles on it go for a full 1080p one with a high resoloution.

14-05-09, 02:55 PM	#3
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: Televisions Will have the Wii connected up to it __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

14-05-09, 02:56 PM	#4
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: Televisions It seems to be whether the TV can support 1080p HD (Full HD) or 1080i/720p (HD ready). Full HD is better but more expensive and you can only tell the difference with a good Blu-Ray player in my experience. Sky HD is only 720p / 1080i for instance. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

14-05-09, 02:56 PM	#5
zsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Televisions thats not so important then as the wii will only display up to 720p i think if memory serves me.

14-05-09, 02:58 PM	#6
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Televisions does exaclty what it says on the tin. HD ready is ready for the HD system (so you'd need HD sky or Blueray player to benifit from the HD aspect. Full HD means that the TV already has all the gizmo's built into it so in theory when the tv networks transfer to digital rather than anologue you'll be capable to recive HD transmissions thus better all round. But if your prob gonna buy another TV in the next 3 years then I wouldnt worry about it. HD ready is fine. but make sure you go for the 1080dp tv's some have other ratings and these can be so poor there is no difference between a normal TV and a flat screen. What size Tv are you hoping for? size and useage could mean you'd be better off with an LCD or you may be better with a Plasma.

14-05-09, 02:58 PM	#7
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: Televisions Also may want to connect the laptop up to watch movies __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

14-05-09, 03:03 PM	#10
arcdef Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Televisions Check that it has the HDMI ports on it as i nearly purchased one the other day saying its HD ready but no ports allowing you to plug anything in! Gimmick!